Course details
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Not Available
Foundation year
Optional
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Not Available
Foundation year
Optional
Course data summary
Average Earnings
£28,000
15 months after the course for Physics graduates at University of Sussex
Employment
85%
go on to work and/or study
15 months after the course for Physics graduates at University of Sussex
Graduate views
40%
are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work
15 months after the course for Physics graduates at University of Sussex
Student views
87%
The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.
Final year MPhys Physics students at University of Sussex
Student views
82%
Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.
Final year MPhys Physics students at University of Sussex
Student views
92%
Teaching staff have supported my learning well.
Final year MPhys Physics students at University of Sussex
What you need to know about the data
- The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
- The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
- Read more about this data
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physics.
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Student Satisfaction
The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.
Read more about this dataThe teaching on my course
87%
87% were positive about the teaching on the course.
92%
77%
87%
92%
Data from 20 students (75% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
86%
86% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
87%
77%
82%
96%
87%
Data from 20 students (75% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
83%
83% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
87%
96%
73%
83%
76%
Data from 20 students (75% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
93%
93% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
95%
92%
Data from 20 students (75% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
85%
85% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
82%
88%
Data from 20 students (75% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
90%
90% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
91%
81%
96%
Data from 20 students (75% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
79%
79% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
92%
82%
64%
77%
Data from 20 students (75% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
72% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 20 students (75% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Freedom of expression
85% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 20 students (75% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
What you need to know about entry data
- These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course
Qualification types
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
80 students
Chart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
UCAS Tariff points
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
75 students80% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
45 students.
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physics.
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
After 1 year on the course
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
45 students.What you need to know about professional accreditation
A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.
Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist. Find out more
What you need to know about earnings data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Labour markets change
- Salaries vary across regions in the UK
- There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
- Read more about earnings
Average earnings for all full-time Physics courses
For graduates from University of Sussex
After 15 months
£28,000
Typical range: £25,000 - £30,000
Data from
10 people(70% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£28,500
Typical range: £22,500 - £36,500
Data from
75 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
After 5 years
£38,500
Typical range: £30,000 - £49,000
Data from
75 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
What you need to know about employment data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
- Labour markets vary and change over time
- Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
- Read more about employment
85% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
20 students (70% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Physics.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
20 students (70% of those who were asked).Occupation types 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Physics.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
15 students (70% of those who were asked).55% In highly skilled work
- 25% Information Technology Professionals
- 15% Natural and social science professionals
- 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
- 5% Business and public service associate professionals
- 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
30% In other work
- 15% Elementary occupations
- 10% Administrative occupations
- 5% Sales occupations
10% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
What you need to know about the data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Read more about Graduate Perceptions
75% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
10 students (70% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Physics.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Perception of work after graduating
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
10 students (70% of those who were asked)40% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
75% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
65% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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